Call for Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2025 $5,000 seed capital, business training, access to networks, and mentorship | Requirements and How to Apply

Call for Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2025 $5,000 seed capital, business training, access to networks, and mentorship | Requirements and How to Apply

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is a $100million commitment made by the Elumelu family to empower 10,000 African entrepreneurs over a 10-year period through training, mentorship, and funding.

The goal is to create at least Million jobs and contribute over $Billion in revenue to the African economy...

Through its flagship Entrepreneurship Programme the Foundation empowers African entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurship ecosystem across 54 African countries.

How the Programme Works:

The TEF training curriculum has been designed to segment entrepreneurs based on demonstrated capability and knowledge.

The training has been tailored to educate and capacities you in starting or growing your business to overcome the challenges faced by entrepreneurs across the African continent.

The curriculum focuses on practical, iterative learning that is useful even long after the training period.

Successful applicants will receive 12 weeks of intensive online training, access to a world-class mentor, and US$5,000 in seed capital to prove the concept, plus access to further funding. They will also gain access to the TEF network of startups

Programme Eligibility

Who can apply?

The programme is open to all citizens and legal residents of any one of the 54 African countries. The proposed business must be registered and operate in Africa.

Is there an age restriction for applicants?

Yes. Applicants must be 18 years old and must not be considered a minor in their country of residence. There is no upper-limit age restriction.

Is there a restriction on the age of my business?

Yes. All businesses must be business ideas or an early stage company, in the range of 0 to 5 years old.

What if I run multiple early-stage businesses?

Your application must focus on ONE business only. We advise choosing your best, most feasible/innovative business idea. Selected entrepreneurs are not permitted to apply for future cohorts of the programme, even with a different business idea or name.

Will my start-up be excluded if I have a relation/family member who works for the TEF?

Yes. Current employees or their family members from the Tony Elumelu Foundation and affiliate companies in the Heirs Holdings Group and UBA Group are not eligible to apply for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, either individually or as part of a team.

Application Process: How do I apply for the programme?

All applications must be submitted ONLINE through the application platform of the tefconnect.net You must complete an application form by answering a series of mandatory questions.

After submission, you will receive a confirmation email of receipt.

What if my company is a partnership?

Only one nominated person from the business or the partnership may join the programme. You must have consent from all partners, and have and equal or majority share to participate.

Can I apply offline?

No. All applications must be submitted online through the tefconnect.net only.

What if English is not my first language?

The application form is also available in Arabic, French and Portuguese.

What information/identification do I need to provide in my application?

You must answer all the mandatory questions in the application form, and provide accurate and up-to-date information.

Are there application/associated fees?

No. The Tony Elumelu Foundation does not charge any applicants a fee for applying to the programme.

Apply Now: https://www.tefconnect.com/

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